My experiences @ The Windy25 Memorial 5K!

   Welcome everyone, hope you guys are doing great. As for me things couldn't be any better, my training is going great. I feel and see the improvement every day, so let get started.

Its been about a month since my last blog, so I wanted to follow it with the 2016 Windy25 Memorial 5K  hosted by T.A.P.S and held at the LAS VEGAS COSMOPOLITAN, this is their 6th annual event. The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) offers compassionate care to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in our Armed Forces. So what better way to show my appreciation than to run for a fallen soldier who gave his life for my freedom. THANK YOU.

My Saturday morning started with a rain shower that lasted about 45 minutes after I woke up at 4:30am on 4/9/2016. I got dressed and got my gear ready and head out to meet up with my friend Lor Esquino, who will be handling all videos and photos for this event, thanks bro.

We managed to make it to the bus stop. It was a nice bus ride up Sahara. I was able to see many runner enjoying the beautiful cold over casted day. We finally arrive at the Cosmopolitan. Once there we decide that we need some hydration and maybe a bit of food, so we head down to the nearest gift shop. As I approach the cashier she started to scan a small orange juice bottle I was buying, when she tells me that will be $12 please, I almost had a heart attack..LOL. Can you believe it, they wanted $12 plus tax. No ways Jose.

​So we decide to just to walk to CVS. I was able to get everything I need for the same price. By the time we walked back I only had about 30 minutes left to get dressed and get ready to knock this race out of the park. I manage to see a hotel guest out on the strip with his robe only. Wish was funny. Take a look. LOL.

I was greeted by Brook Hergert, thank you so much for allowing me the chances to be part of this event, and for those that are curious on where this race was taking place here is a photo of the route also.

One thing I love about this, is being able to find old friends and make new ones. I got the opportunity to finally meet Pete Pele, who is a big time local Youtube figure in the weight loss game in Las Vegas. I also met his good friend Mario Pena. Who is also working on his own journey. Keep it up and never stop running.

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6-AR8PcbCk

​It was finally time to get myself in line, so I can get this run on its way. As we started I need to get my apps going. I highly recommend that you down load Sports Tracker, I believe its a great tracking app for your running and walking. I also recommend that you create a nice play list so you can run to a beat.  Music allows your mind to focus. I also have a few motivation speeches that help me stay pumped. Heres a good photo of myself getting in the ZONE. I told my self I would get it done under 44 Minutes. So lets go get this!

TIME TO RUN MR. RUN2IMPROVE!

I was able to get this race completed in 43:14 . No pain No gain. I also was able to encourage a new friend that I met during the run. Her name is Nikki Mack, and she was able to complete this with me, we pushed our selfs to the limit. Thank you again. All I have to say is I cant wait till next year so I can come out and beat my previous time. Thanks to all the following sponsors.  #run2improve702
​(TAPS) (WINDY25) (USA Track&Field)(American Airline) (USAA) (USO) (HERTZ)